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Write Now: Hawkeye Haiku Contest
- Location:
- Virtual
- Event For:
- Grade 3-12 and Adults
- Cost:
- Free
- Organization:
- University of Iowa Center for Advancement
- Contact:
- Hannah McClintock
- Email:
- hannah.mcclintock@foriowa.org
- Phone:
- (319) 467-3398
How it works: Theme: Your haiku must capture an aspect of this year’s contest theme: “family.” Length: Submissions must follow the traditional haiku format - five syllables in the first line, seven syllables in the second line, and five syllables in the third line. Entries more than three lines wi
Girls Discovering Engineering Day
- Location:
- Marston Hall
- Event For:
- 5th - 8th grade girls
- Organization:
- Society of Women Engineers at Iowa State University
- Contact:
- SWE Outreach Committee
- Email:
- isusweoutreach@gmail.com
- Phone:
- (651) 276-7491
GDE Day is a day camp for 5th - 8th grade girls to learn and experience engineering with the Society of Women Engineers at Iowa State University.
FREE Fun-Filled Family Friendly Trunk or Treat at Windsor Presbyterian Church
- Location:
- 6301 University Avenue, Windsor Heights, Iowa
- Event For:
- Preschool through Elementary aged children
- Audience Location:
- Cowles Elementary and Monroe Elementary, Windsor Heights
- Cost:
- FREE
- Organization:
- Windsor Presbyterian Church
- Contact:
- Natalie Steenon
- Email:
- natalie@windsorpc.org
- Phone:
- (515) 401-8656
This is a FREE family friendly Trunk or Treat event with seasonal delights, games and treats for young children. We will host this event in our parking lot on the east side of our building at 6301 University Avenue. If the weather is cold or rainy, our festivities will move into our fellowship Hall
Trunk or Treat
- Location:
- 1326 6th Ave, Des Moines 50314
- Event For:
- all grade levels
- Audience Location:
- Polk County
- Cost:
- free
- Organization:
- The Salvation Army
- Contact:
- Kristen Key
- Email:
- kristen.key@usc.salvationarmy.org
- Phone:
- (515) 782-1727
Trunk or Treat for children from age 1-18 who live in Polk County.
Launch Your Future (Paid Internship)
- Location:
- BGCCI Teen Clubs
- Event For:
- Ages 16+
- Cost:
- Free
- Organization:
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
- Contact:
- Mallory Riesberg
- Email:
- mriesberg@bgcci.org
- Phone:
- (515) 242-7925
The Launch Your Future internship is a paid career readiness program for teens ages 16 and older. This program will run throughout the 2024-2025 school year with participants being able to earn work skills credentials and a stipend up to $400. Applications are available now and spots are limited.
Junior Menace
- Location:
- Ignit Sports & Fitness
- Event For:
- ages 3-9
- Audience Location:
- Des Moines metro
- Cost:
- $60-120
- Organization:
- Des Moines Menace
- Contact:
- Lisa Dauterive
- Email:
- lisa.dauterive@menacesoccer.com
- Phone:
- (515) 421-7226
Junior Menace is a seven-week developmental program for boys and girls, ages 3 to 9. It is a program designed for all ability levels and we definitely encourage beginners! This is a great program to learn basic soccer skills if your child has never played before.
Skip the Trip Driver’s Permit
- Event For:
- 14+
- Cost:
- Free
- Organization:
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
- Contact:
- Mallory Riesberg
- Email:
- mriesberg@bgcci.org
- Phone:
- (515) 242-7925
Through Skip the Trip, BGCCI can proctor the knowledge test needed for the driver’s instruction permit. We will cover the cost and provide transportation as needed. Must be a registered Club member. Visit our website to register and take the test with flexibility.
Capoeira Kids Classes
- Location:
- Windsor Heights Lutheran Church, 1240 66th Street, Windsor Heights, IA
- Event For:
- 6 and up
- Cost:
- 6-9 yrs. $25/month | 10+ yrs. $40/month
- Organization:
- Roots Capoeira
- Contact:
- Shalina Wallace
- Email:
- shalina@rootscapoeira.com
- Phone:
- (515) 776-9384
Community Capoeira classes open to students from all schools. Ages 6-9 are on Tuesday and Ages 10 and up are on Thursdays.
Capoeira Community Class
- Location:
- 1240 66th street, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
- Event For:
- 6+
- Cost:
- 6-9 yrs. $25/month | 10+ yrs. $40/month
- Organization:
- Roots Capoeira
- Contact:
- Shalina Wallace
- Email:
- shalina@rootscapoeira.com
- Phone:
- (515) 776-9384
Roots Capoeira is a cultural arts organization that provides educational programming for youth and the broader Des Moines community. Capoeira was a persecuted Afro-Brazilian cultural expression and is protected by UNESCO today as intangible cultural heritage.
Central Iowa Wind Ensemble presents “A Sousa Spectacular” concert
- Location:
- Franklin Jr. High Event Center
- Event For:
- all ages
- Audience Location:
- all areas
- Cost:
- free
- Organization:
- Central Iowa Wind Ensemble
- Contact:
- Rose Kundel
- Email:
- rkundel@gmail.com
- Phone:
- (515) 460-0682
Step into a bygone era of pomp and pageantry with the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble as we present “A Sousa Spectacular” – an exhilarating concert celebrating the timeless legacy of John Philip Sousa and the golden age of American marches. Highlights Include: Sousa’s Greatest Hits: Immerse yourself in
